Rumors have been circling over the last few weeks that the Florida Gators would be unveiling a special uniform for one of their final two home games of the 2009 season. Two sources close to OGGOA have provided us with exclusive information regarding the Gators special uniforms, including a picture of the gloves that will be worn for the game.

Last week, OGGOA received images of brand new Nike Pro Combat uniforms that the Florida State Seminoles plan to wear on Nov. 21 against the Maryland Terrapins. These uniforms will be worn by the Seminoles, Gators and eight other teams to promote Nike’s new line. Each team has its own tagline, too:

While OGGOA has yet to come across pictures of Florida’s uniforms for the game, below you will find a picture of Florida State’s. Nike’s Pro Combat uniforms are said to be 37% lighter than current designs and utilize a four-way stretch twill that does not hold sweat or water. Additional features include Nike’s Dri-FIT technology, evaporation and cooling zones, more padding zones and improved ventilation and breathability. Players will also wear Nike Vapor Trail 2.0 gloves (see above) and Nike Zoom Air cleats that are light weight and feature better cushioning in the heel.

No. These are only for one game this season to promote the new Nike line. As far as why they picked those schools and why the Dawgs didn’t get them, I could give you a sarcastic or honest answer. I’ll go with honest. It looks like they picked some of the top teams in each conference and others with high exposure. I’d assume they picked all three Florida schools because, let’s face it, they want high school players to buy the gear and Florida is big-time high school football. Thanks for stopping by the site.

Kelly,
The gloves may be on fire but it doesn’t matter when no balls are ever thrown to them. If Nike were smart they would add some padding to them as blocking is the only thing our receiving corp is good for these days

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